The Kinder Lodge, High Peak

Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Kinder Lodge

I'd have to agree with the previous reviewer. Situated on the other side of the main A624 from the touristy side of the village, this was the most down-to-earth of the three Hayfield pubs I visited on a Wednesday crawl. Other customers all appeared to be locals. I was the only tourist, albeit not there for the local walks.

With bare boards and low beams, it has quite a traditional feel. The bar is split into a couple of parts with 2 large TVs. One was on and showing Sky Sports News. But this was soon replaced with Countdown and it also quickly became apparent that a few old blokes had gathered specifically to watch Countdown, with the landlord also a keen participant. The presenter announced that the show wouldn't be on for a week (the locals surmised that this was due to Paralympics coverage), which didn't go down too well amongst the local faithful, as their daily routines would be disrupted for the week!

There is a games room with a pool table off to the right-hand side. Dogs are welcome and the pub does have accommodation. There is limited car parking to the front. Parking in general in the village seems to be a bit of a challenge.

4 cask ales were on - Thornbridge Brother Rabbit, Coach House Gunpowder Mild, Oakham Citra & Marble Manchester Bitter. The cider was Aspall's. My mild was ok, without being outstanding. But then, I've never been a particular fan of Coach House beers.

Of all the pubs in Hayfield, I felt more at home in here.

On 2^nd September 2024 - rating: 6
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